How to Use loosely in a Sentence

loosely

adverb
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  • The size of the scat pile loosely indicates the size of the bear that left it.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 30 May 2024
  • The action, to use the term loosely, takes place over 25 years.
    — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Dozens of camps, large and small, were dispersed loosely in the Davis Park woods.
    — Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 28 June 2023
  • And the story of the movie, it’s based loosely on Mary Kay Letourneau.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • With a slim fit through the thigh that breaks at the knee to fall loosely down to the floor, these slightly stretchy jeans hug your bum in the best way.
    — Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Fold or twist the bottom of the blanket loosely and tuck it under one side of the baby.
    — Samson McDougall, Parents, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Transfer the chops to a platter and loosely cover to keep warm.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The story is loosely based around the civil war of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
    — EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Check the product details to find out if the shirt runs true to size or is designed to fit loosely.
    — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Johnson led the way, feeling for a telltale vein of sand more loosely packed than the rest.
    — Lawrence Specker | [email protected], al, 29 June 2023
  • The ball bounced to Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby, who held it loosely.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2023
  • It’s kind of loosely based off the Everglades, the Bath & Racquet Club.
    — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
  • On the other long end, cut out a half oval shape to the size of the person wearing the costume to fit loosely around their waist.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 24 July 2023
  • Step 3Transfer beef to a cutting board, loosely tent with foil, and let rest 15 minutes.
    — Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • To make: Start by loosely wrapping a wire wreath form in burlap ribbon.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 22 Feb. 2023
  • If the tops are getting too browned, loosely cover with foil.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2023
  • Turn down and cook at a simmer for half an hour, loosely covered.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The Dolls were based, loosely, on the Hösses, and Glazer’s first big call was to revert to the originals.
    — Giles Harvey, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Stored unwashed in the fridge, either in an open food-grade bag or loosely wrapped in foil, rhubarb should last a week or two.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The show is a satire of the true crime genre with elements loosely inspired by real events.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Mortgage rates loosely follow the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Cover the loaf loosely with foil to prevent it from over-browning.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Tent ham loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 minutes.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The star also added a simple gray sweater and her tousled bleach-blonde hair was loosely braided at the ends.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • If the skin begins to darken too much, tent the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
    — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Her hair blew loosely in the ocean breeze, and in between shots, The Kardashians star wrapped up in a black knit robe that's also from her brand.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Season with ½ teaspoon salt, pour in the half-and-half and stir loosely together.
    — Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Comfortable pull-on work boots should fit more loosely than lace-up work boots.
    — Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • If the turkey breast begins to brown before the rest of the bird, cover it loosely with foil for the remainder of cooking.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Place pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover loosely with foil.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024

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